The Simplified Wu-style Tai-chi Sword is adapted from traditional Wu-style Tai-chi Swordsmanship. Its simplified routines cater to the majority of people pursuing practicing Wushu. The simplified routines require clear-cut and accurate swordsmanship; free, light and deep footwork; flexible and free movement of body. In short, the practitioner must keep his hands, eyes, body and feet in excellent coordination before he can learn the essence of Tai-chi Swordsmanship of Sword and Its Owner Be One.